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The Montres Corum Sàrl, commonly referred to as Corum, was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, by Gaston Ries and his nephew, René Bannwart, in 1955. Almost a year later they started to produce...
SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television program and the highest rated series ever to air on Nickelodeon. Let’s be honest, you already know that, right? The obvious question ‘Who...
If you’re a fan of Tolkien’s books or the movies based on these books, this riddle probably means something to you:
“This thing all things devours:
Birds, beasts, trees, flowers;
Gnaws iron, bites steel;
Grinds...
Much like The Olympics, which is used to determine best on best, the watch industry had their own competition too, called Observatory Chronometer Trials, which tested brand vs. brand head on and more specifically,...
On May 25th, 1961, President Kennedy announced before a special joint session of US Congress the dramatic and ambitious goal of sending an American safely to the moon by the end of the decade. At that...
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The Elgin National Watch Company Observatory
The United States National Bureau of Standards (now known as The National Institute of Standards and...
Essential Timekeeping
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, accurate timekeeping is essential to ensure smooth operations,...
The War Within
In 1854, America’s first watch company, Waltham, was formed, which went on to make the first-ever...
The Honorary Citizen Of Disneyland
The date, July 17th, 1955, was magical, for California’s Disneyland. Their opening day saw joyous children...
The History Of The Cornell Watch Company
Over 150 years ago, in 1870, Paul Cornell, a real-estate dealer, teamed up with J.C. Adams who was a...
Understanding The Clepsydra
It is an almost innate human need to count our seconds, to track time. Our ancestors had devised many...
How do clock experts determine if a vintage clock is valuable?
You just found an ancient-looking clock in grandpa’s attic and wonder if it could be worth something....
The History Of The Cyma Watch Company
Cyma is a Swiss watchmaking company with a long and rich history; filled with innovation, precision,...
The Most Popular Watches
From world-famous brands like Rolex, Citizen, Movado to more under-the-radar names that have caught our editors’ eye.
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Dr. Strange Marvels at Jaeger-LeCoultre
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is no stranger to high-tech fantasy and otherworldly escapades. But...
Seiko, Bulova, and the First Commercial Ads
Commercial advertising permeates Western society. Some might even say that it defines it. With over a...
Why Swatch Is Bigger Than You Think
Swatch: The name brings to mind a popular 80s and 90s watch brand that rings nostalgic to many fans....
Kung Fu Watches of IP Man
Okay, we’re a little late to the party on the release of Ip Man (by over a decade). However, with the...
What Does “Made in China Mean” Really Mean?
Not long ago, we here at TimesTicking had the pleasure of working on a pocket watch that had made its...
How Sears Made it Big
Back in the 1970s Sears and Roebuck made up 1% of the United State’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product). Their...
The Absurd Beauty of the Big Mac G-Shock
2018 marked the fifty year anniversary of the internationally famous Big Mac sandwich from McDonald’s....
Rolex and the Dalai Lama
One particular patron of finer timepieces is an unlikely one—the current (14th) Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatzo....
World Record Diving
Getting into the Guinness World Record book has become increasingly competitive ever since its release...
Patek Philippe Sells Big for Charity
The world of watches has a new champion in terms of auction price. That’s right, after about 5 years...
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